Planning and Zoning Commissioner
Bob Schafer
Boise
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Voting record (62)
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APPROVED
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND PARTIAL DENIAL ON CONSENT
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Consent agenda: minutes, Montana Subdivision, and Adler Industrial rezone
CPA26-00002 / Boise State University 2025 Campus Master Plan
APPROVED
RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION
CAR26-00001 / Cedar Creek Architectural Design rezone (Rising Sun recovery residence site)
The zoning would stay with the parcel regardless of ownership and create a long-term non-conformity; no map error exists.
CUP26-00017 / Welltower Vista Point PUD modification
SUB26-00025 / Vista Point Subdivision preliminary plat
approve the consent agenda as drafted
defer CUP26-17 and SUB26-25 at 2017 West Victory Road to September 14th
APPROVE THE REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM BUILDING AND PARKING PLACEMENT PROVISIONS; DENY THE REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM STREETSCAPE, ACCESS, AND CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT
approve the request for Boise river system permit for ongoing maintenance and enhancement projects
recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat to council
deny CVA26-26 in regards to the streetscape improvements along Eisenman
defer CVA26-26 in regards to the streetscape improvements on the Gowen portion of the project, with the understanding the applicant knows this would need to be with -- reheard within 60 days unless th
Consent agenda: Chronos Village Subdivision (SUB26-00022) and The Whosoevers CUP (CUP26-00020)
Defer Welltower CUP and Vista Point Subdivision to September 14
Rudeen Architects variance at 9035 S Federal Way
Boise River system permit (CFH26-00039)
Gowen Business Park Subdivision No. 2 (SUB26-00027) recommended to council
Deny variance on Eisenman Road frontage (CVA26-00026, part 1)
Supported denying the Eisenman variance because the property across Gowen is redeveloping with a detached sidewalk
Defer Gowen Road sidewalk variance and slip lane question (CVA26-00026, part 2)
Wanted more input from ITD on the detention basins
approve work session minutes from June 1st and meeting minutes from June 1st as well as June 8th and items A, one, and four
DENY THE REQUEST TO RECONSIDER
approve the sub 25-0096, Innovator subdivision, on 6310 South Orchard Street, with the adjustment to 14E as stated in the staff presentation of adding commercial portion of the subdivision in the high
recommend denial on CAR 26-2, Matson Homes, based on the staff -- staff report findings
Consent agenda: minutes, PUD time extension, Moss Run and Barnwood subdivisions
SUB25-00096 / Innovator Subdivision — recommended approval
approve the consent agenda as constructed
CVA26-00012 / The Land Group — Reconsideration Request Deferred
SUB26-00016 / Coy Subdivision — Approved on Consent
APPROVE AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL ON CONSENT
deny CUP25-50, approve the variance, 25-42, for the buffer along Overland only, and recommend approval of SUB25-60
deny CVA25-42 and CUP25-50 and recommend denial of subdivision -- of SUB25-60
CUP25-00045 / TRICA, Inc. — child care facility at 1509 N 14th St
Supported the motion but said he would have preferred striking condition nine altogether as an overreach.
Failed motion on CVA25-00042, CUP25-00050 and SUB25-00060 (3113 W Overland Rd)
Agreed with the staff report; no hardship was shown and the project was trying to squeeze in too many deviations.
CVA25-00042 & CUP25-00050 denied; SUB25-00060 recommended for denial (3113 W Overland Rd)
No hardship demonstrated and too many deviations requested for a single-family product on an arterial.
approve the consent agenda as constructed
Consent agenda: March minutes and Zuria Subdivision plat
Denial of parking variance (CVA26-00010) for Eastwind Church expansion
The applicant intends to withdraw the application, so denying takes it off the table.
Approval of Eastwind Church CUP modification and major expansion (CUP26-00003)
The addition meets setbacks and height standards and a second approach will help existing congestion.
CVA 25-76 — Victory Road detached sidewalk variance
Called it a reluctant denial; applicant should coordinate with ACHD on the Victory widening as code requires.